The Secretary of Health proposes to repeal in its entirety Subtitle 55 State Board of Spinal Cord Injury Research.

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this action is to repeal the entire subtitle regarding the State Board of Spinal Cord Injury Research because the statutory authority for the subtitle has been removed per Chapter 667, Acts of 2017 (HB 188) - Public Health - Advance Directives - Witness Requirements, Advance Directives Services, and Fund.

Comparison to Federal Standards

There is no corresponding federal standard to this proposed action.

Estimate of Economic Impact

The proposed action has no economic impact.

Economic Impact on Small Businesses

The proposed action has minimal or no economic impact on small businesses.

Impact on Individuals with Disabilities

The proposed action has no impact on individuals with disabilities.

Opportunity for Public Comment

Comments may be sent to Michele Phinney, Director, Office of Regulation and Policy Coordination, Maryland Department of Health, 201 West Preston Street, Room 512, Baltimore, MD 21201, or call 410-767-6499 (TTY 800-735-2258), or email to mdh.regs@maryland.gov, or fax to 410-767-6483. Comments will be accepted through January 22, 2018. A public hearing has not been scheduled.